Commercial kitchens recognized for food safety

MANCHESTER -; The largest number of commercial kitchens ever have been recognized for excellence in food safety practices, the Manchester Health Department said.

The Public Health Excellence Award for Food Safety is given to restaurants and other commercial kitchens that maintain high sanitary standards, comply with all laws and regulations and train staff in safe food handling.Public Health Director Tim Soucy said the large number points to a trend in the right direction.

“The Manchester Health Department recognizes the important role that food service establishment, when maintained and operated in a sanitary manner, play in the prevention of foodborne illnesses in the community,” Soucy said.The recipients are: